General Information

Zombia antillarum is a clump-forming, evergreen palm growing up to 3 metres tall. The unbranched stems can be 5cm in diameter; they are armed with downward pointing spines; and are topped by a crown of almost round leaves that can be 60cm in diameter[

The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its leaves in thatching and weaving. It is often grown as an ornamental[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

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Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

Range

Caribbean - Dominican Republic, Haiti.

Habitat

Dry, hilly areas, usually inland but occasionally near the coast, mainly on serpentine soils; at low elevations[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

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Properties

Other Uses Rating

Habit

Evergreen Tree

Height

2.50 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Cultivation Status

Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Able to be grown in tropical and subtropical areas, the plant can tolerate occasional frosts with temperatures as low as -2°c[

The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.

]. The plant grows wild in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 1,000 - 1,500mm[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.